REIS RISING
Columbus,OH
Summary
Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Training with experience supporting children, adolescents, young adults, and families across outpatient and intensive home-based behavioral health settings. Experienced in counseling, emotional regulation and skill building, care coordination, client advocacy, and connecting individuals and families with community-based resources. Currently completing a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and providing supervised counseling services in an outpatient setting. Committed to developing therapeutic relationships and providing compassionate, client-centered care that supports emotional well-being, personal growth, and meaningful change.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Counseling Intern
BONTRAGER COUNSELING
Dublin, OH
05.2026 - Current
- Provide supervised counseling services to children, adolescents, and young adults in an outpatient clinical setting.
- Collaborated with adolescent and young adult male clients to address emotional, behavioral, interpersonal, and life challenges.
- Established therapeutic relationships using a compassionate, client-centered approach to foster trust and encourage client progress.
- Assist clients in developing coping strategies, emotional regulation skills, and greater awareness of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
- Apply graduate-level clinical counseling knowledge and training to support individualized client needs.
- Maintained a supportive therapeutic environment that promoted client engagement, self-reflection, and personal growth.
IHBT Clinician / Foster Care Case Manager
THE VILLAGE NETWORK
Columbus, OH
08.2022 - 04.2026
- Provided intensive home-based behavioral health services to youth and families experiencing mental health and behavioral challenges.
- Utilized therapeutic skill-building and emotional regulation exercises to help youth develop healthy coping strategies and improve daily functioning.
- Facilitated support for youth and families navigating behavioral and emotional challenges in home and community settings.
- Coordinated connections between clients, families, and community providers to ensure access to necessary behavioral health and treatment resources.
- Advocated for youth and families while coordinating services across multiple providers and community systems.
- Cultivated supportive relationships with youth and families, reinforcing a client-centered approach to behavioral health services.
Clinical Social Work Intern
THE VILLAGE NETWORK
Wooster, OH
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Shadowed mental health, music, and art therapists to understand therapeutic techniques for children facing mental health and behavioral challenges.
- Observed therapeutic activities and interventions that supported children in managing emotional and behavioral difficulties.
- Gained exposure to multidisciplinary behavioral health treatment and therapeutic approaches, enhancing understanding of children's needs.
Recreational Camp Counselor
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
Wooster, OH
06.2019 - 08.2020
- Facilitated structured recreational activities for children ages 8–14, promoting engagement and fun.
- Supported children's development of teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
- Guided children in developing healthy strategies for managing success and disappointment, enhancing emotional resilience.
- Designed activities that fostered social development, cooperation, and hands-on learning experiences.
Athletic Training Assistant
SHAPe CLINIC, OHIO UNIVERSITY
Athens, OH
08.2017 - 12.2018
- Collaborated with athletic training staff to ensure athlete safety and health during practices, performances, and events.
- Assisted athletic trainers in delivering care and support to university performing arts athletes, enhancing their performance and well-being.
- Supported performing arts teams during travel, facilitating seamless care and support during off-campus events.
Education
Master's - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
UNIVERSITY OF THE CUMBERLANDS
Williamsburg, KY12-2026
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
OHIO UNIVERSITY
Athens, OH08-2021
Skills
- Individual and youth counseling
- Emotional regulation strategies
- Coping skills development
- Therapeutic relationship building
- Client-centered care
- Intensive home-based treatment coordination
- Case management and advocacy
- Resource allocation
- Family therapy integration services
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Client Advocacy
- Community Resource Coordination
- Family Support
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Adolescents
- Young Adults
- Families
Personal Information
Title: Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Training
Certification
- Ohio Counselor in Training License, 2025, Collaborative Problem Solving Training, 2025, CPR Certification, 2024, Qualified Mental Health Specialist (QMHS) Certificate, 2022
Affiliations
- Psychology Club — Ohio University | Member | 2018–2021
- Participated in psychology-related lectures, meetings, educational events, and organizational activities involving students and faculty.
- CRU — Ohio University | Member | 2017–2021
- Participated in small-group discussions, community-building activities, and educational programming.
Timeline
Mental Health Counseling Intern
BONTRAGER COUNSELING
05.2026 - Current
IHBT Clinician / Foster Care Case Manager
THE VILLAGE NETWORK
08.2022 - 04.2026
Clinical Social Work Intern
THE VILLAGE NETWORK
06.2019 - 08.2019
Recreational Camp Counselor
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
06.2019 - 08.2020
Athletic Training Assistant
SHAPe CLINIC, OHIO UNIVERSITY
08.2017 - 12.2018
Master's - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
UNIVERSITY OF THE CUMBERLANDS
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
OHIO UNIVERSITY